Trenchless Services Senior Construction Consultant

HDR; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Trenchless Construction Consultant to oversee trenchless installations and manage construction planning in a collaborative environment. With a bachelor's degree in engineering and over 10 years of experience, the candidate should excel in project management and have strong interpersonal skills. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $165,000.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in construction management and planning.
• Ability to manage contracts, time, cost, and quality.
• Commitment to the company's culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction oversight for trenchless installations.
• Conduct constructability reviews of engineering efforts.
• Manage project quality assurance and control.

Skills

Construction Planning

Management skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

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HDR is looking for a Senior Trenchless Construction Consultant to join our national Trenchless Services team. This role reports to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead and has primary responsibilities supporting the execution of design and field services associated with trenchless services: engineering, design, and construction applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide Construction Oversight for Trenchless installations.
• Conduct constructability reviews of Trenchless engineering efforts.
• Conduct daily reviews of deliverables for Trenchless construction activities.
• Conduct site visits during preliminary engineering efforts.
• Conduct Route Assessments for Trenchless aspects of Pipeline Siting & Routing efforts.
• Oversee Trenchless Construction Oversight activities (e.g., coordinating staffing, developing/reviewing CM scopes).
• Engage in client interface to support Business Development for Trenchless services.
• Coordinate subcontractor scheduling, quality control, and procurement activities.
• Prepare and manage the Project Management Plan or Construction Management Plan.
• Develop procedures for construction contract administration including document, change, time, cost, quality, and safety management; implement procedures with the project team.
• Perform construction management activities, including development of procurement schedules, subcontract scopes, review of terms, constructability and value engineering reviews, and project performance presentations.
• Administer and manage construction activities; monitor design progress relative to construction requirements.
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate local bidding efforts for field quotes.
• Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages.
• Coordinate document management; review construction submittals, shop drawings, and pay applications.
• Prepare, issue, and negotiate Change Orders.
• Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules; control project budget and schedule.
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections.
• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress and budget reports.
• Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction planning and management, including contracts, document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety; estimating, bidding, purchasing, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• Strong people skills and ability to interact with Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, project management software and web-based document collaboration tools

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories. HDR is committed to employment equity and an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation and Location

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. The targeted salary range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000.

Primary Location: United States-LA-Lafayette

Other Locations: United States-TX-Round Rock, United States-NC-Charlotte, United States-PA-Bethlehem, United States-OR-Salem, United States-MD-Baltimore, United States-TX-Fort Worth, United States-MT-Missoula, United States-TX-Houston, United States-CA-Irvine, United States-WI-Madison, United States-NY-Buffalo, United States-WA-Tacoma, United States-NV-Reno, United States-CO-Fort Collins, United States-CA-Folsom, United States-OR-Portland, United States-MT-Bozeman, United States-TX-El Paso, United States-CO-Durango, United States-TX-Corpus Christi, United States-WA-Seattle, United States-NV-Las Vegas, United States-MT-Billings, United States-TX-Dallas, United States-MT-Helena, United States-WA-Spokane

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Job Posting: Sep 18, 2025